Michael Stücke has opened a "sanctuary" where gay rams are not slaughtered for not riding sheep
The German clothing brand Rainbow Wool has launched the first fashion collection made from wool from gay sheep. Together with the textile firm, the shepherd Michael Stücke has created the first flock of gay rams, rescuing them from the slaughterhouse and giving them a second life by not mounting the sheep.
This idea originated from a contact between the pastor Michael Stücke and the team Andy Wyeth, creative director of Service Plan CologneOn the one hand, the pastor had been looking for ways to support the community for some time. LGTBI, as well as protecting his farm, which was going through a difficult time.
7% of sheep are gay
In the case of the ovine species "One in twelve rams are gay, roughly 7% of the population«, points Emilio Valverde, executive creative director of ServicePlan Spain.
They decided to launch the fashion brand Rainbow Wool The brand has also launched a collection of products made from wool from gay sheep. The brand offers protest patches, embroidered caps and laces on its website. All of this is handmade from wool from gay sheep in the Stücke flock. In addition, they also launched spools of yarn made from gay sheep wool, which quickly sold out.
According to details from Rainbow Wool, the profits obtained from the sales of its products are destined for the NGO Lsvd+, the most representative in German of the interests of queer people, both in politics, the media and society.
"As a member of the Gay Farmers Association of GermanyI have a strong connection with this project, where we process and use this wool. In such a conservative industry as livestock farming, it is a very special revolution. We now have the first flock of gay sheep, it is a lot of work, but I love doing it because of the benefits it has for everyone.", has explained Pieces.
